General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to development
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22
All peoples shall have the right to their economic, social and cultural development with due regard to their freedom and identity and in the equal enjoyment of the common heritage of mankind.
States shall have the duty, individually or collectively, to ensure the exercise of the right to development.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to development
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24
All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to property
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14
The right to property shall be guaranteed. It may only be encroached upon in the interest of public need or in the general interest of the community and in accordance with the provisions of appropriate laws.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to self-determination
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|
20
All peoples shall have the right to existence. They shall have the unquestionable and inalienable right to self-determination. They shall freely determine their political status and shall pursue their economic and social development according to the policy they have freely chosen.
Colonized or oppressed peoples shall have the right to free themselves from the bonds of domination by resorting to any means recognized by the international community.
All peoples shall have the right to the assistance of the State Parties to the present Charter in their liberation struggle against foreign domination, be it political, economic or cultural.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to self-determination
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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|
15
Every individual shall have the right to work under equitable and satisfactory conditions, and shall receive equal pay for equal work.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.10
States should welcome and facilitate the participation of users of land, fisheries and forests in order to be fully involved in a participatory process
of tenure governance, inter alia, formulation and implementation of policy and law and decisions on territorial development, as appropriate to the
roles of State and non-state actors, and in line with national law and legislation |
Right of access to information
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|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.10
States should welcome and facilitate the participation of users of land, fisheries and forests in order to be fully involved in a participatory process
of tenure governance, inter alia, formulation and implementation of policy and law and decisions on territorial development, as appropriate to the
roles of State and non-state actors, and in line with national law and legislation |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to development
|
|
22
All peoples shall have the right to their economic, social and cultural development with due regard to their freedom and identity and in the equal enjoyment of the common heritage of mankind.
States shall have the duty, individually or collectively, to ensure the exercise of the right to development.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to development
|
|
24
All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to property
|
|
14
The right to property shall be guaranteed. It may only be encroached upon in the interest of public need or in the general interest of the community and in accordance with the provisions of appropriate laws.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to remedy
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
15
Every individual shall have the right to work under equitable and satisfactory conditions, and shall receive equal pay for equal work.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to remedy
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to self-determination
|
|
20
All peoples shall have the right to existence. They shall have the unquestionable and inalienable right to self-determination. They shall freely determine their political status and shall pursue their economic and social development according to the policy they have freely chosen.
Colonized or oppressed peoples shall have the right to free themselves from the bonds of domination by resorting to any means recognized by the international community.
All peoples shall have the right to the assistance of the State Parties to the present Charter in their liberation struggle against foreign domination, be it political, economic or cultural.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems |
Right to self-determination
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to remedy
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to self-determination
|
|
20
All peoples shall have the right to existence. They shall have the unquestionable and inalienable right to self-determination. They shall freely determine their political status and shall pursue their economic and social development according to the policy they have freely chosen.
Colonized or oppressed peoples shall have the right to free themselves from the bonds of domination by resorting to any means recognized by the international community.
All peoples shall have the right to the assistance of the State Parties to the present Charter in their liberation struggle against foreign domination, be it political, economic or cultural.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages. |
Right to self-determination
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to remedy
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to remedy
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to remedy
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to remedy
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to remedy
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.5
States should establish policies and laws to promote the sharing, as appropriate, of spatial and other information on tenure rights for the effective use by the State and implementing agencies, indigenous peoples and other communities, civil society, the private sector, academia and the general public. National standards should be developed for the shared use
of information, taking into account regional and international standards. |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to participation
|
|
13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to remedy
|
|
21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right of access to information
|
|
9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
|
|
7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to remedy
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All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to remedy
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All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment. |
Right of access to information
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Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment. |
Right to remedy
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21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
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